Fantasy football Week 6: Matthew Stafford among five players who could smash projections

Looking ahead to the NFL Week 6 slate, here are five players who need to be in your fantasy football starting lineups. 

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford vs. Baltimore Ravens

PPR projection: 19.9

The Ravens can't field a competitive defense right now due to the numerous injuries plaguing their roster. Last week, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud torched them for 244 passing yards, four touchdowns and 28.76 fantasy points. If the Ravens can't slow down Houston's below-average passing game, Stafford, Puka Nacua and Davante Adams are going to have a field day against this unit. 

Cincinnati Bengals RB Chase Brown vs. Green Bay Packers

PPR projection: 13.6

The Bengals traded for Joe Flacco to replace Jake Browning this week, which is great news for Brown. In his four starts with the Browns this season, Flacco sent 8.5 targets per game to his running backs. This should be a busy receiving game for Brown, who's a solid flex play in PPR formats against the Green Bay Packers.

New England Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson vs. New Orleans Saints

PPR projection: 11.4

Henderson owners have been frustrated by New England's three-man backfield this season, but that's about to change. With running back Antonio Gibson out for the season, Henderson is finally due for an uptick in usage. The rookie RB played a season-high 50 percent of the team's offensive snaps last week, and that number should increase with Gibson out of the lineup. This could be Henderson's breakout game against a Saints defense that ranks 23rd in points allowed to RBs.

Tennessee Titans WR Calvin Ridley vs. Las Vegas Raiders

PPR projection: 11.7